Is This the World's Oldest Website?

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In July 1995, I launched my first website — WorldVillage.com — one of the earliest family-friendly destinations for software reviews, games, and educational content.

Built on curiosity and a love for the web, WorldVillage became one of the first 20,000 sites ever created. Within a year, we had nearly a million visitors. But as the years passed and the Internet evolved, the site faded into the background.

Here’s the crazy part: 30 years later, I still own it.

And when I asked ChatGPT how many of those original websites are still online today, the estimate was jaw-dropping — maybe 250 total, and only a few dozen still in the hands of their original owners.

In this episode, I revisit the story of WorldVillage — how it began, what it became, and why I’m now considering bringing it back.

💬 Here’s what I’d love from you:
What should I do with this piece of Internet history?
Should I revive it as a “Cool Site of the Day”-style project — celebrating what’s still great about the open web?

Drop your ideas and feedback in the comments.

— Joel Comm

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